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Governance - NIGP 2.0

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GOVERNANCE - NIGP 2.0

NIGP's governance structure empowers and engages members in volunteer leadership through an expanded organizational structure that provides opportunities for members to serve the profession in meaningful ways.

Rather than operate from a single Board of Directors, NIGP 2.0 is centered on a Governing Board and three critical Councils with specific roles and responsibilities. This approach allows the Governing Board to focus on strategies necessary to drive the profession and Institute while delegating the governance of key functions to the three Councils:

  • Financial management and budgeting (Finance Council)
  • Member and chapter affiliate programs (Member Council)
  • Volunteer leadership and sustainability (Talent Council)

Within this structure, a number of Council Committees were created to support the work of the Councils. Additionally, the structure includes a number of Operational Committees that have been created to support the work of NIGP’s professional team.

Governance Structure

NIGP 2.0 has a four-part governance structure made up of a Governing Board, Finance Council, Member Council, and Talent Council. Each Board and Council has specific responsibilities and add value to the Institute through their focused roles. Volunteers on each Board and Council work together to develop a strategy that aligns with the mission and vision of the Institute.

NIGP Bylaws

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Strategic Plan

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Articles of Organization

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Diversity Policy

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Thought Leaders

A unique feature of NIGP 2.0 is the inclusion of external thought leaders. These leaders are not practicing public procurement professionals. However, they are invaluable stakeholders due to their unique expertise and diverse perspectives in strategies and techniques that are critical to NIGP’s success. Thought leaders are appointed to every governing body except the Member Council.

Governance Documentation

The Board of Directors Policy Manual contains all the NIGP policies and practices that the Board is required to follow in conjunction with the Institute's governance and management. It also provides detailed directives to governance issues outlined in the Institute’s Articles of Organization and Bylaws.

The Board of Directors Policy Manual may be amended by majority vote of the Board of Directors either at a regularly scheduled Board meeting or by fax vote ballot. Unanimous consent is required for a fax vote.

Sections

  1. Members
  2. Chapters
  3. Governing Board
  4. Finance Council
  5. Member Council
  6. Talent Council
  7. Certification Commission
  8. Independent Organizations
  9. Committees
  10. NIGP Center for the Advancement of Research and Excellence
  11. Financial Management
  12. Non-Dues Revenue Generating Programs
  13. Trademarks, Logos and Copyrighted Materials
  14. Transparency Through Documentation
  15. Honors and Awards
  16. Code of Conduct
  17. Content Management
  18. Diversity
  19. Annual Forum and Products Exposition
  20. NIGP Business Council

Appendices

Governing Board Actions
Finance Council Actions
Member Council Actions
Talent Council Actions
1002-Centralized Purchasing
1003-Conflicts of Interest
1004-Davis-Bacon Act
1005-Davis-Bacon Reform
1007-Most Favored Customer Pricing Clauses or Practices
1008-Intergovernmental Purchasing
1009-International Free Trade
1010-Joint Resolutions of NIGP/NASPO
1011-Metric Standards
1012-Multi-National Mission
1013-Multiple Award Contracts
1014-Non-Discrimination
1018-Presidential Citation
1021-Professional Certification
1027-Strategic Sourcing in Public Procurement